7 chapters across the catalog
Former Vice President Al Gore appeared on NBC's Today Show, stating that "political will is a renewable resource" in the fight against climate change. He invoked the "first law of holes"—to stop digging when you are in one—regarding fossil fuel emissions. The segment mocks the idea that major polluters are running advertising campaigns against climate action.
Yale University Campus Culture and Political Correctness
A Yale sophomore describes a campus environment dominated by "climate obsessed" and sensitive peers, where expressing humor or dissenting opinions leads to social shaming. The student provides internal documents from the university president regarding name changes for colleges and apologies for perceived microaggressions.
Political Ecology, Kenyan Activists and New Climate Memes
A Kenyan activist appearing on Democracy Now! introduced the terms "political ecologist" and "agroecology" into the climate discussion. These terms are identified as emerging memes within the environmental movement that shift the focus toward gender and social grievances.
Joe Biden Climate Comments, Gravity Denial, Safety and Security
Vice President Joe Biden criticizes climate change deniers, jokingly comparing them to people who "deny gravity." He argues that climate change is a fundamental threat to the safety and security of the United States. The hosts mock Biden's rhetoric and his history of using personal tragedies to bolster his political standing.
President Obama's Anger Translator Skit and Climate Messaging
President Obama utilized an "anger translator" character, played by actor Keegan-Michael Key, during his Correspondents Dinner routine to deliver political messaging. The skit addressed campaign finance regarding Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton before pivoting to a serious message on climate change. The performance mocked Senate Republicans for using snowballs to deny global warming while citing Pentagon concerns over national security risks.
Bill Maher, Climate Change, Political Fractal
The hosts observe a shift in Bill Maher's rhetoric regarding climate change and Keynesian economics. They suggest Maher is experiencing a "fractal" moment where his audience may turn on him if he deviates from established liberal narratives, referencing his previous career setbacks following controversial 9/11 comments.
Climate Change Code Word, Political and Financial Shifts
The term "climate change" is reinterpreted as a code word for shifts in the political, financial, and economic "climate" rather than environmental weather patterns. The hosts argue that the prevailing "mood" or "atmosphere" of society is being deliberately altered, using the dictionary definition of climate to support the theory.
